DatesPitted Aseel Dates
Aseel dates with the stone removed by machine and checked by hand. Ready to eat, cook or process, ideal for retail packs, bakeries and food factories.
- OriginKhairpur, Sindh, Pakistan
- HS code0804.10
- SupplyBulk & private label
Dates
Aseel Dates (Khairpur)
Pakistan's best-known export date from Khairpur, Sindh. Soft to semi-dry, amber to dark brown and naturally sweet, with a thin skin. Sold whole with stones.
OriginKhairpur, Sindh, Pakistan
Minimum orderTrial orders welcome; best prices on full 20 ft / 40 ft containers
Lead timeUsually 2 to 4 weeks after order confirmation
Shelf life12 months in cool, dry storage; longer when refrigerated
SeasonHarvest July to September; available all year from cold storage
HS code0804.10
PriceOn request (B2B quotation)
Prices are quoted per order (FOB Karachi or CFR to your port). Samples are available on request.
Varieties and grades
- Aseel whole dates with stones
- Grades: Premium, Grade A and Grade B
- Soft (fresh-packed) or semi-dry
Packing options
- Retail: 250 g, 500 g and 1 kg boxes, trays and pouches
- Bulk: 5 kg and 10 kg cartons with food-grade liner
- Private label with your own brand
- Reefer (cold) containers on request
Typical specification
| Moisture | 18% to 24% (as agreed) |
|---|---|
| Size | uniform, graded |
| Damaged or defective fruit | 3% max |
| Foreign matter | nil |
| Infestation | nil (fumigated before packing) |
The exact specification is agreed in each sales contract.
Certificates available
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Fumigation certificate
- Certificate of origin
- Halal certificate (from the packer)
- Health certificate and lab report (on request)
Shipping and container loading
- Loaded at Karachi Port or Port Qasim, Pakistan
- Shipped in reefer (cold) containers to keep the fruit soft and fresh
- About 10 to 12 MT per 20 ft reefer and 20 to 24 MT per 40 ft reefer, depending on packing
- Prices FOB Karachi, or CFR / CIF to your port
- Usually ready to ship 2 to 4 weeks after order confirmation
Payment terms and documents
- Payment through banks only: advance payment, payment against shipping documents, or a letter of credit (LC) at sight for larger orders
- Trial orders welcome; best prices on full containers
- Samples available on request before you order
- Documents: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary and fumigation certificates; Halal certificate from the packer
- Health certificate and lab report on request
About this product
Aseel is the main date variety of Pakistan and is grown mostly in Khairpur district, Sindh, one of the largest date-growing areas in the world. The fruit is medium-sized, amber to dark brown, soft to semi-dry, with a thin skin, juicy flesh and a natural caramel sweetness.
Our Aseel dates are graded, cleaned, fumigated and packed by experienced packers in Khairpur. Demand peaks before Ramadan and stays steady through the year in the Gulf, Southeast Asia, Europe and North America.
Best for
- Ramadan and festive season sales
- Supermarket chains and wholesale markets
- Repackers and date processors
Frequently asked questions
When are Aseel dates harvested?
From July to September in Khairpur, Sindh. Dates are available all year from cold storage.
Which grades do you supply?
Premium, Grade A and Grade B, soft (fresh-packed) or semi-dry, whole with stones.
Do Aseel dates need a reefer container?
Soft dates are best shipped in reefer (cold) containers, which we arrange on request.
Are the dates fumigated?
Yes. Dates are fumigated before packing and shipped with phytosanitary and fumigation certificates.
More questions? Read our guide: Pakistani dates: a buyer's guide to Aseel, Dhakki, Karbalain and Begum Jangi
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